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Nathan Jove, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Decatur, GA

NathanJoveMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Decatur, GA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

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  • Office

    2801 N Decatur Rd
    Ste 200
    Decatur, GA 30033
    Phone+1 404-296-5005
    Fax+1 404-296-9417

Summary

  • Nathan Jové, M.D. is a third generation orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Jové has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dr. Julio Jové, and his father, Dr. Maurice Jové. Dr. Jové earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jové then trained at the Detroit Medical Center where he worked for a significant portion of his training at Detroit Receiving Hospital – the largest trauma center in Detroit. Dr. Jové trained with physicians who took care of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings.

    Dr. Jové has presented his research all over the country, including a prestigious opportunity for an oral presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference in March 2013. He was given the honor of Chief Resident for his program throughout his final year of residency.

    Recently, Dr. Jové has performed the first outpatient Total Joint Replacements at Dekalb Medical Center. Working with their Joints Solutions Center, Dr. Jové has started the era of outpatient total joint surgery at Dekalb Medical. Dr. Jové will also help Eastside Medical develop their outpatient total joints program.

    Dr. Jové is also in charge of developing the Hip Fracture Program at Dekalb Medical Center to expedite the care of elderly with hip fractures. As an expert in hip fractures, Dr. Jové's initiatives will lead to shorter hospital stays, decreased complications and better hospital preparation and management of these patients. If you're at Dekalb Medical Center or Eastside Medical Center and have a hip fracture, you'll know who to ask for!

    Recently, Dr. Jové has been granted privileges to perform surgery at the Piedmont West Surgery Center in Atlanta, GA. He will be performing outpatient total joint replacements there in the near months!

Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2009, M.D.
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityB.A., Chemistry, Dean's List, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Third Generation Orthopedic Surgeon, Nathan A. Jove, M.D., Joins DeKalb Medical
    Third Generation Orthopedic Surgeon, Nathan A. Jove, M.D., Joins DeKalb MedicalJuly 23rd, 2014
  • 15 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move Featured
    15 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016
  • 10 Orthopedic Surgeons Making Headlines This Week Featured
    10 Orthopedic Surgeons Making Headlines This Week FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016

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Other Languages

  • French, Spanish